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How to Cite a Video Game in ASA (7th edition)

Learn how to cite video games and interactive game software in ASA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

ASA Reference List Format

Here is the standard ASA format for citing a video game in your reference list:

ASA Example for a Video Game

A complete ASA reference for a video game, formatted by the official ASA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Tessellate Studio. 2022. Archive of Lost Books [computer program]. Version 1.6.

Matching in-text citation: (Tessellate Studio 2022)

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your video game.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ASA (7th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match ASA requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: asa.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a video game in ASA?
To cite a video game in ASA (7th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the ASA format for a video game citation?
The ASA format for a video game is: Tessellate Studio. 2022. Archive of Lost Books [computer program]. Version 1.6.
What does the in-text citation look like for a video game in ASA?
In ASA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Tessellate Studio 2022)

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